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CX52 NLN

2002 Volvo V70

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

129,306 mi
Last recorded129,306 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Volvo V70111,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 NLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,306 miles

NS&OS front suspension wishbone mounting bushes showing signs of deterioration.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 129,306 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

NS&OS front suspension wishbone mounting bushes showing signs of deterioration.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 120,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 120,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 110,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 100,790 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 100,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,346 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 90,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 74,209 miles

NS&OS front suspension wishbone voided mounting bush showing signs of deterioration.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OSR tyre tread depth 2.5mm. NSF tyre tread depth 2.5mm. OSF tyre tread depth 3.0mm.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,209 miles

NS&OS front suspension wishbone voided mounting bush showing signs of deterioration.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre tread depth 2.5mm. NSF tyre tread depth 2.5mm. OSF tyre tread depth 3.0mm.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 64,249 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 64,249 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

OS REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT [1.6MM].

Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,193 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 53,192 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 43,408 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 43,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both upper rear side lights did not work untill tapped

o/s numberplate light didnot work untill tapped

Pass 30 Sep 2005 28,002 miles

slight play in both inner track rods

Fail 30 Sep 2005 28,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight play in both inner track rods

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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CX52 NLN is a 2002 Volvo V70 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 111,831 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX52 NLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX52 NLN is a 2002 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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